Not Given Lightly!
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C A
Hello my friend
F G
It's morning, time to wake now
C A
In body in mind
F G
In twined will have to break now
C A
But I need your flesh
F G
Your warmth to stay beside me
C A F
Oh how I wish you could be
G
Deep inside me
C A
Show me your eyes
F G
Your low most tender feelings
C A
And I'll give you mine
F G
Be truthful and revealing
C
And it's you that I love
A#
And it's true that I love
F G
And it's love not given lightly
C
But I knew that it's love
A#
And it's you that I love
F G
And it's more than what it might be
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C A
When we're alone
F G
I cannot always face you
C A
Maybe my mood
F G
Will let these arms embrace you
C A
But that doesn't mean
F G
My love's somewhat diminished
C A
Give me the time
F G
To show our love's unfinished
(repeat Chorus)
D F G
And every word I say is true
C A
What can I say
F G
The words destroy all meanings
C A
There's only cliche's
F G
To get across this feeling
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C A
This is a love song
F G
For John and Desha's mother
C A
This isn't easy
F G
I might not write another
(repeat Chorus 2x)
How to play Not Given Lightly!
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.